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AF57 XYZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,781 mi
Last recorded216,781 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 216,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 216,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 212,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 212,107 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 204,504 miles

Central Front Lower winscreen cracked

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 201,557 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 196,528 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 196,528 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 190,022 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 190,022 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 171,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 171,744 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 171,744 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 155,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

windscreen has slight damage - not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust deteriated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 128,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,903 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 54,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AF57 XYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 XYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 XYZ registered?

AF57 XYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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